Category: UK News

Doug Beattie, former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and a former soldier, now faces significant uncertainty regarding his political career. Currently serving as a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2016, Beattie is expected to be deselected by his Upper Bann constituency association during their June meeting ahead of the next Assembly… Continue reading Doug Beattie: Former UUP leader to be deselected by party

Virginia Giuffre, a well-known accuser of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been posthumously honoured with the top prize at this year’s British Book Awards for her memoir, *Nobody’s Girl*, which she co-wrote with Amy Wallace. The book offers a candid account of Giuffre’s experiences involving Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell and was… Continue reading British Book Awards: Virginia Giuffre’s memoir wins top book prize

Edinburgh’s Quartermile district is a striking blend of contemporary architecture and historic charm, nestled between the city’s Old Town and The Meadows park. While the area features a combination of sleek glass and steel towers alongside preserved 19th Century sandstone buildings, reflecting its former use as a hospital site, it also presents an almost global… Continue reading Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners

King Charles and Queen Camilla were accompanied by a host of celebrities from the worlds of film and music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a youth charity founded by the monarch. The event took place on Monday evening at the Royal Albert Hall, where notable figures such as George Clooney and his wife Amal,… Continue reading Stars come out for 50th anniversary of the King's Trust in London

Dylan Ossei, a 34-year-old man from Hornchurch, east London, has admitted to committing multiple religiously aggravated offences targeting Jewish individuals in north London. He made these admissions at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Monday, in connection with an incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday on Southbury Road in Enfield. During this event,… Continue reading Man admits assaulting three Jewish people in Enfield

Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) indicate a decline in the number of alcohol-related deaths in the UK, marking the first decrease since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, there were 9,809 registered deaths directly linked to alcohol use, reflecting the lowest total since 2021 and a rate of 14.8… Continue reading UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Amidst the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Brexit vote, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made a noteworthy attempt to reshape Britain’s relationship with the European Union. After a disappointing set of local election results, Starmer delivered a speech signaling his intent to strengthen ties with Europe, framing this strategy as central to his… Continue reading How Keir Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

A 22-year-old Ukrainian man stands accused of committing an arson attack on the residence of the prime minister, claiming he was coerced into starting the fire and did not intend to put anyone’s life at risk, a court at the Old Bailey has heard. Roman Lavrynovych, alongside fellow defendants Petro Pochynok, 35, also Ukrainian, and… Continue reading Starmer arson attacks accused did not intend to endanger life, court hears

TikTok is set to introduce a subscription option for users in the UK who prefer an ad-free experience on the platform. Starting Monday, individuals aged 18 and over will be notified about the new policy requiring a payment of £3.99 per month if they wish to avoid advertisements while using the app. Users have until… Continue reading TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

Nearly six decades after Donald Campbell tragically lost his life in a crash on Coniston Water, his iconic Bluebird hydroplane has been brought back to life once again. The jet-powered vessel, known as K7, was started up on the lake for the very first time since the fatal accident occurred in January 1967. At the… Continue reading Donald Campbell's Bluebird returns to Coniston Water